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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.77, 191.78 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.77, 191.78 and 93.09 is: 139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.77 : 191.78 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.77/191.78 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.77x = 191.78 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.77x = 17,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,852.80/127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.73

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