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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.68, 191.28 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.68, 191.28 and 66.72 is: 99.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.68 : 191.28 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.68/191.28 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.68x = 191.28 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.68x = 12,762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,762.20/127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.95

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