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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.33, 190.98 and 36.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.33, 190.98 and 36.04 is: 54.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.33 : 190.98 = 36.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.33/190.98 = 36.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.33x = 190.98 × 36.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.33x = 6,881.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,881.96/127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.05

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