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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 191.98 and 36.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 191.98 and 36.68 is: 55.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 191.98 = 36.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/191.98 = 36.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 191.98 × 36.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 7,041.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,041.83/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.02

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