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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.41, 191.09 and 36.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.41, 191.09 and 36.11 is: 54.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.41 : 191.09 = 36.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.41/191.09 = 36.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.41x = 191.09 × 36.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.41x = 6,899.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899.12/127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.15

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