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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.27, 190.92 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.27, 190.92 and 45.01 is: 67.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.27 : 190.92 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.27/190.92 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.27x = 190.92 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.27x = 8,593.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593.08/127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.52

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