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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.51, 191.48 and 81.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.51, 191.48 and 81.95 is: 123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.51 : 191.48 = 81.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.51/191.48 = 81.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.51x = 191.48 × 81.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.51x = 15,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,690.42/127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.05

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