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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 191.25 and 93.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 191.25 and 93.30 is: 139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 191.25 = 93.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/191.25 = 93.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 191.25 × 93.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 17,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,843.63/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.85

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