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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.50, 191.36 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.50, 191.36 and 66.66 is: 100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.50 : 191.36 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.50/191.36 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.50x = 191.36 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.50x = 12,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,756.22/127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.05

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