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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.64, 191.50 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.64, 191.50 and 66.82 is: 100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.64 : 191.50 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.64/191.50 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.64x = 191.50 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.64x = 12,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,796.03/127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.25

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