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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 191.05 and 36.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 191.05 and 36.06 is: 54.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 191.05 = 36.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/191.05 = 36.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 191.05 × 36.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 6,889.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,889.17/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.09

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