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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.42, 191.02 and 66.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.42, 191.02 and 66.52 is: 99.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.42 : 191.02 = 66.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.42/191.02 = 66.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.42x = 191.02 × 66.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.42x = 12,706.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,706.65/127.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.72

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