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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 190.78 and 62.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 190.78 and 62.16 is: 93.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 190.78 = 62.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/190.78 = 62.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 190.78 × 62.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 11,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,858.01/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.27

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