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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.43, 190.86 and 66.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.43, 190.86 and 66.43 is: 99.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.43 : 190.86 = 66.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.43/190.86 = 66.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.43x = 190.86 × 66.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.43x = 12,678.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,678.83/127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.50

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