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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.43, 190.71 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.43, 190.71 and 81.80 is: 122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.43 : 190.71 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.43/190.71 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.43x = 190.71 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.43x = 15,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,600.08/127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.42

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