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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.63, 191.27 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.63, 191.27 and 72.69 is: 108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.63 : 191.27 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.63/191.27 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.63x = 191.27 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.63x = 13,902.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,902.57/127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.93

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