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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 190.78 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 190.78 and 93.21 is: 139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 190.78 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/190.78 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 190.78 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 17,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782.60/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.62

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