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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.33, 190.97 and 36.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.33, 190.97 and 36.01 is: 54.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.33 : 190.97 = 36.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.33/190.97 = 36.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.33x = 190.97 × 36.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.33x = 6,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,876.83/127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.01

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