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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.63, 191.46 and 40.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.63, 191.46 and 40.94 is: 61.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.63 : 191.46 = 40.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.63/191.46 = 40.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.63x = 191.46 × 40.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.63x = 7,838.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,838.75/127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.42

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