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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.78, 191.51 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.78, 191.51 and 91.16 is: 136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.78 : 191.51 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.78/191.51 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.78x = 191.51 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.78x = 17,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,458.05/127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.63

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