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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.85, 191.84 and 46.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.85, 191.84 and 46.71 is: 70.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.85 : 191.84 = 46.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.85/191.84 = 46.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.85x = 191.84 × 46.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.85x = 8,960.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960.61/127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.09

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