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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.74, 191.52 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.74, 191.52 and 66.82 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.74 : 191.52 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.74/191.52 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.74x = 191.52 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.74x = 12,797.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,797.37/127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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