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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 191.21 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 191.21 and 46.29 is: 69.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 191.21 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/191.21 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 191.21 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 8,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,850.52/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.45

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