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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 190.67 and 45.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 190.67 and 45.97 is: 68.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 190.67 = 45.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/190.67 = 45.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 190.67 × 45.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 8,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,765.10/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.93

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