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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.97, 191.93 and 36.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.97, 191.93 and 36.66 is: 54.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.97 : 191.93 = 36.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.97/191.93 = 36.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.97x = 191.93 × 36.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.97x = 7,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,035.97/127.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.98

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