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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.30, 190.94 and 31.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.30, 190.94 and 31.11 is: 46.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.30 : 190.94 = 31.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.30/190.94 = 31.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.30x = 190.94 × 31.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.30x = 5,939.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,939.19/127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.66

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