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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 191.66 and 46.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 191.66 and 46.57 is: 69.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 191.66 = 46.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/191.66 = 46.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 191.66 × 46.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 8,924.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,924.89/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.88

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