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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.38, 191.04 and 36.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.38, 191.04 and 36.08 is: 54.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.38 : 191.04 = 36.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.38/191.04 = 36.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.38x = 191.04 × 36.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.38x = 6,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,892.72/127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.11

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