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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.41, 191.14 and 66.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.41, 191.14 and 66.50 is: 99.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.41 : 191.14 = 66.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.41/191.14 = 66.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.41x = 191.14 × 66.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.41x = 12,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,711.85/127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.77

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