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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.96, 191.84 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.96, 191.84 and 66.28 is: 99.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.96 : 191.84 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.96/191.84 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.96x = 191.84 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.96x = 12,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,714.20/127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.36

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