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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.57, 191.45 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.57, 191.45 and 66.72 is: 100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.57 : 191.45 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.57/191.45 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.57x = 191.45 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.57x = 12,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,772.25/127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.12

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