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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.64, 191.40 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.64, 191.40 and 55.52 is: 83.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.64 : 191.40 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.64/191.40 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.64x = 191.40 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.64x = 10,626.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,626.53/127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.25

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