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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 191.56 and 45.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 191.56 and 45.46 is: 68.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 191.56 = 45.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/191.56 = 45.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 191.56 × 45.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 8,708.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,708.32/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.18

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