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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.63, 190.74 and 93.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.63, 190.74 and 93.48 is: 139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.63 : 190.74 = 93.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.63/190.74 = 93.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.63x = 190.74 × 93.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.63x = 17,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,830.38/127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.70

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