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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.47, 191.38 and 66.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.47, 191.38 and 66.65 is: 100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.47 : 191.38 = 66.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.47/191.38 = 66.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.47x = 191.38 × 66.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.47x = 12,755.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,755.48/127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.07

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