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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 191.39 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 191.39 and 84.29 is: 126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 191.39 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/191.39 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 191.39 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 16,132.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,132.26/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.41

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