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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.55, 191.21 and 46.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.55, 191.21 and 46.33 is: 69.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.55 : 191.21 = 46.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.55/191.21 = 46.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.55x = 191.21 × 46.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.55x = 8,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858.05/127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.45

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