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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.80, 191.57 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.80, 191.57 and 91.71 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.80 : 191.57 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.80/191.57 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.80x = 191.57 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.80x = 17,568.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,568.43/127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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