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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.57, 191.42 and 46.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.57, 191.42 and 46.45 is: 69.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.57 : 191.42 = 46.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.57/191.42 = 46.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.57x = 191.42 × 46.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.57x = 8,891.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,891.46/127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.70

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