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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.71, 191.31 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.71, 191.31 and 81.93 is: 122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.71 : 191.31 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.71/191.31 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.71x = 191.31 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.71x = 15,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674.03/127.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.73

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