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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.34, 190.94 and 40.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.34, 190.94 and 40.67 is: 60.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.34 : 190.94 = 40.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.34/190.94 = 40.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.34x = 190.94 × 40.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.34x = 7,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,764.68/127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.98

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