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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.68, 191.17 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.68, 191.17 and 93.39 is: 139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.68 : 191.17 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.68/191.17 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.68x = 191.17 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.68x = 17,853.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,853.37/127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.83

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