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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.51, 191.37 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.51, 191.37 and 81.94 is: 122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.51 : 191.37 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.51/191.37 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.51x = 191.37 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.51x = 15,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,680.86/127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.98

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