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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 190.98 and 66.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 190.98 and 66.49 is: 99.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 190.98 = 66.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/190.98 = 66.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 190.98 × 66.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 12,697.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,697.93/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.68

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