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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 191.52 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 191.52 and 82.16 is: 123.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 191.52 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/191.52 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 191.52 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 15,735.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,735.28/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.16

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