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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.66, 191.41 and 46.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.66, 191.41 and 46.46 is: 69.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.66 : 191.41 = 46.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.66/191.41 = 46.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.66x = 191.41 × 46.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.66x = 8,892.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892.91/127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.66

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