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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.77, 191.58 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.77, 191.58 and 91.72 is: 137.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.77 : 191.58 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.77/191.58 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.77x = 191.58 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.77x = 17,571.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,571.72/127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.53

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