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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.78, 191.52 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.78, 191.52 and 93.52 is: 140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.78 : 191.52 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.78/191.52 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.78x = 191.52 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.78x = 17,910.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,910.95/127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.17

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