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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 191.68 and 66.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 191.68 and 66.87 is: 100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 191.68 = 66.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/191.68 = 66.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 191.68 × 66.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 12,817.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,817.64/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.36

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