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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.46, 190.98 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.46, 190.98 and 81.70 is: 122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.46 : 190.98 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.46/190.98 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.46x = 190.98 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.46x = 15,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602.59/127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.41

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