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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 191.53 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 191.53 and 45.44 is: 68.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 191.53 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/191.53 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 191.53 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 8,703.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,703.49/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.15

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