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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.64, 191.46 and 42.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.64, 191.46 and 42.14 is: 63.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.64 : 191.46 = 42.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.64/191.46 = 42.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.64x = 191.46 × 42.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.64x = 8,068.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,068.12/127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.21

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