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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.84, 191.61 and 62.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.84, 191.61 and 62.87 is: 94.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.84 : 191.61 = 62.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.84/191.61 = 62.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.84x = 191.61 × 62.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.84x = 12,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,046.52/127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.23

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