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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 190.92 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 190.92 and 93.60 is: 139.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 190.92 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/190.92 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 190.92 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 17,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,870.46/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.88

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