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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.71, 191.66 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.71, 191.66 and 91.14 is: 136.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.71 : 191.66 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.71/191.66 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.71x = 191.66 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.71x = 17,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,467.44/127.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.77

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