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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.32, 190.91 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.32, 190.91 and 46.13 is: 69.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.32 : 190.91 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.32/190.91 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.32x = 190.91 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.32x = 8,805.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,805.49/127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.16

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