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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.66, 191.34 and 66.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.66, 191.34 and 66.78 is: 100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.66 : 191.34 = 66.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.66/191.34 = 66.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.66x = 191.34 × 66.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.66x = 12,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,776.97/127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.08

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