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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.29, 191.25 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.29, 191.25 and 81.75 is: 122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.29 : 191.25 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.29/191.25 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.29x = 191.25 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.29x = 15,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,634.69/127.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.83

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