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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.89, 191.84 and 66.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.89, 191.84 and 66.98 is: 100.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.89 : 191.84 = 66.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.89/191.84 = 66.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.89x = 191.84 × 66.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.89x = 12,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,849.44/127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.47

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