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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.73, 191.49 and 46.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.73, 191.49 and 46.52 is: 69.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.73 : 191.49 = 46.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.73/191.49 = 46.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.73x = 191.49 × 46.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.73x = 8,908.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,908.11/127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.74

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