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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 191.48 and 66.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 191.48 and 66.79 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 191.48 = 66.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/191.48 = 66.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 191.48 × 66.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 12,788.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,788.51/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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