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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.65, 191.25 and 66.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.65, 191.25 and 66.86 is: 100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.65 : 191.25 = 66.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.65/191.25 = 66.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.65x = 191.25 × 66.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.65x = 12,786.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786.74/127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.17

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