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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 191.43 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 191.43 and 66.88 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 191.43 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/191.43 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 191.43 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 12,802.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,802.84/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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