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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.82, 191.61 and 66.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.82, 191.61 and 66.09 is: 99.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.82 : 191.61 = 66.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.82/191.61 = 66.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.82x = 191.61 × 66.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.82x = 12,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,664.22/127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.08

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