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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.86, 191.66 and 46.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.86, 191.66 and 46.66 is: 69.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.86 : 191.66 = 46.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.86/191.66 = 46.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.86x = 191.66 × 46.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.86x = 8,942.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,942.86/127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.94

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