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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.77, 191.58 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.77, 191.58 and 66.84 is: 100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.77 : 191.58 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.77/191.58 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.77x = 191.58 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.77x = 12,805.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,805.21/127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.22

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