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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.67, 191.39 and 46.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.67, 191.39 and 46.46 is: 69.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.67 : 191.39 = 46.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.67/191.39 = 46.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.67x = 191.39 × 46.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.67x = 8,890.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,890.79/127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.64

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