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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.48, 190.98 and 63.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.48, 190.98 and 63.40 is: 94.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.48 : 190.98 = 63.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.48/190.98 = 63.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.48x = 190.98 × 63.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.48x = 12,108.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,108.13/127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.98

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