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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.53, 191.34 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.53, 191.34 and 93.74 is: 140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.53 : 191.34 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.53/191.34 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.53x = 191.34 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.53x = 17,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,935.25/127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.64

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