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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.78, 191.53 and 54.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.78, 191.53 and 54.64 is: 81.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.78 : 191.53 = 54.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.78/191.53 = 54.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.78x = 191.53 × 54.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.78x = 10,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,464.24/127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.90

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