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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.84, 191.77 and 36.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.84, 191.77 and 36.53 is: 54.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.84 : 191.77 = 36.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.84/191.77 = 36.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.84x = 191.77 × 36.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.84x = 7,005.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,005.75/127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.80

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