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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.26, 190.94 and 54.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.26, 190.94 and 54.18 is: 81.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.26 : 190.94 = 54.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.26/190.94 = 54.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.26x = 190.94 × 54.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.26x = 10,344.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344.86/127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.29

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