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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.29, 190.86 and 81.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.29, 190.86 and 81.61 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.29 : 190.86 = 81.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.29/190.86 = 81.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.29x = 190.86 × 81.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.29x = 15,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,576.08/127.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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