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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.61, 191.45 and 39.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.61, 191.45 and 39.77 is: 59.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.61 : 191.45 = 39.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.61/191.45 = 39.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.61x = 191.45 × 39.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.61x = 7,614.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614.25/127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.67

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