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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.64, 191.36 and 55.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.64, 191.36 and 55.55 is: 83.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.64 : 191.36 = 55.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.64/191.36 = 55.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.64x = 191.36 × 55.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.64x = 10,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,630.67/127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.28

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