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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.29, 190.98 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.29, 190.98 and 45.01 is: 67.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.29 : 190.98 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.29/190.98 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.29x = 190.98 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.29x = 8,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,596.01/127.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.53

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