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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.26, 190.61 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.26, 190.61 and 81.54 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.26 : 190.61 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.26/190.61 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.26x = 190.61 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.26x = 15,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,542.34/127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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