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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.30, 190.89 and 54.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.30, 190.89 and 54.15 is: 81.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.30 : 190.89 = 54.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.30/190.89 = 54.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.30x = 190.89 × 54.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.30x = 10,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,336.69/127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.20

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