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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.53, 191.40 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.53, 191.40 and 65.79 is: 98.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.53 : 191.40 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.53/191.40 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.53x = 191.40 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.53x = 12,592.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,592.21/127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.74

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