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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.73, 191.70 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.73, 191.70 and 93.51 is: 140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.73 : 191.70 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.73/191.70 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.73x = 191.70 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.73x = 17,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,925.87/127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.34

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