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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.25, 190.85 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.25, 190.85 and 44.96 is: 67.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.25 : 190.85 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.25/190.85 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.25x = 190.85 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.25x = 8,581.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,581.21/127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.44

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