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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.70, 191.57 and 84.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.70, 191.57 and 84.45 is: 126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.70 : 191.57 = 84.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.70/191.57 = 84.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.70x = 191.57 × 84.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.70x = 16,177.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,177.66/127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.69

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