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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.90, 191.98 and 55.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.90, 191.98 and 55.82 is: 83.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.90 : 191.98 = 55.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.90/191.98 = 55.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.90x = 191.98 × 55.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.90x = 10,716.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,716.32/127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.79

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