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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.91, 191.82 and 55.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.91, 191.82 and 55.75 is: 83.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.91 : 191.82 = 55.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.91/191.82 = 55.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.91x = 191.82 × 55.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.91x = 10,693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,693.97/127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.61

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