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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 191 and 62.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 191 and 62.39 is: 93.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 191 = 62.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/191 = 62.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 191 × 62.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 11,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,916.49/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.54

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