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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 191.68 and 82.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 191.68 and 82.02 is: 123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 191.68 = 82.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/191.68 = 82.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 191.68 × 82.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 15,721.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,721.87/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.23

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