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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.27, 190.71 and 66.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.27, 190.71 and 66.31 is: 99.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.27 : 190.71 = 66.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.27/190.71 = 66.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.27x = 190.71 × 66.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.27x = 12,645.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,645.98/127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.36

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