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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.51, 191.28 and 46.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.51, 191.28 and 46.34 is: 69.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.51 : 191.28 = 46.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.51/191.28 = 46.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.51x = 191.28 × 46.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.51x = 8,863.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,863.92/127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.52

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