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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.49, 191.54 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.49, 191.54 and 81.93 is: 123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.49 : 191.54 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.49/191.54 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.49x = 191.54 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.49x = 15,692.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,692.87/127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.09

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