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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.86, 191.46 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.86, 191.46 and 93.54 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.86 : 191.46 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.86/191.46 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.86x = 191.46 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.86x = 17,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,909.17/127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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