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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 191.36 and 40.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 191.36 and 40.91 is: 61.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 191.36 = 40.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/191.36 = 40.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 191.36 × 40.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 7,827.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,827.38/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.36

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