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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.74, 191.60 and 46.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.74, 191.60 and 46.58 is: 69.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.74 : 191.60 = 46.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.74/191.60 = 46.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.74x = 191.60 × 46.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.74x = 8,923.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,923.54/127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.86

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