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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.52, 191.31 and 66.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.52, 191.31 and 66.70 is: 100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.52 : 191.31 = 66.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.52/191.31 = 66.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.52x = 191.31 × 66.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.52x = 12,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,760.38/127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.07

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