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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.86, 191.70 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.86, 191.70 and 66.84 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.86 : 191.70 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.86/191.70 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.86x = 191.70 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.86x = 12,813.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,813.23/127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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