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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.84, 191.68 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.84, 191.68 and 91.79 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.84 : 191.68 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.84/191.68 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.84x = 191.68 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.84x = 17,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,594.31/127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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