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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 190.77 and 66.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 190.77 and 66.34 is: 99.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 190.77 = 66.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/190.77 = 66.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 190.77 × 66.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 12,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,655.68/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.37

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