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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.78, 191.80 and 53.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.78, 191.80 and 53.66 is: 80.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.78 : 191.80 = 53.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.78/191.80 = 53.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.78x = 191.80 × 53.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.78x = 10,292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,292.53/127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.55

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