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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.46, 190.91 and 66.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.46, 190.91 and 66.45 is: 99.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.46 : 190.91 = 66.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.46/190.91 = 66.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.46x = 190.91 × 66.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.46x = 12,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,684.87/127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.52

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