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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.30, 190.82 and 55.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.30, 190.82 and 55.10 is: 82.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.30 : 190.82 = 55.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.30/190.82 = 55.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.30x = 190.82 × 55.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.30x = 10,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,514.18/127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.59

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