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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.81, 191.67 and 36.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.81, 191.67 and 36.48 is: 54.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.81 : 191.67 = 36.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.81/191.67 = 36.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.81x = 191.67 × 36.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.81x = 6,992.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,992.70/127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.71

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