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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.50, 190.62 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.50, 190.62 and 93.06 is: 139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.50 : 190.62 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.50/190.62 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.50x = 190.62 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.50x = 17,739.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,739.10/127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.13

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