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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 191.40 and 36.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 191.40 and 36.30 is: 54.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 191.40 = 36.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/191.40 = 36.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 191.40 × 36.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 6,947.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947.82/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.45

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