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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.38, 190.82 and 66.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.38, 190.82 and 66.40 is: 99.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.38 : 190.82 = 66.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.38/190.82 = 66.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.38x = 190.82 × 66.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.38x = 12,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,670.45/127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.47

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