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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 190.94 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 190.94 and 93.57 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 190.94 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/190.94 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 190.94 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 17,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,866.49/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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