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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.85, 191.73 and 41.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.85, 191.73 and 41.16 is: 61.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.85 : 191.73 = 41.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.85/191.73 = 41.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.85x = 191.73 × 41.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.85x = 7,891.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,891.05/127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.72

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