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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.74, 191.34 and 81.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.74, 191.34 and 81.99 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.74 : 191.34 = 81.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.74/191.34 = 81.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.74x = 191.34 × 81.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.74x = 15,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,687.97/127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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