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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.55, 191.38 and 45.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.55, 191.38 and 45.30 is: 67.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.55 : 191.38 = 45.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.55/191.38 = 45.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.55x = 191.38 × 45.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.55x = 8,669.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,669.13/127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.97

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