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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.26, 190.80 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.26, 190.80 and 65.52 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.26 : 190.80 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.26/190.80 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.26x = 190.80 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.26x = 12,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,501.22/127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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