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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.61, 191.36 and 54.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.61, 191.36 and 54.48 is: 81.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.61 : 191.36 = 54.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.61/191.36 = 54.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.61x = 191.36 × 54.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.61x = 10,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,425.02/127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.70

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