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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 191.42 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 191.42 and 91.34 is: 137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 191.42 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/191.42 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 191.42 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 17,482.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,482.89/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.49

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