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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.64, 191.74 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.64, 191.74 and 91.16 is: 136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.64 : 191.74 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.64/191.74 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.64x = 191.74 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.64x = 17,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,479.02/127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.94

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