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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.87, 191.68 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.87, 191.68 and 46.65 is: 69.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.87 : 191.68 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.87/191.68 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.87x = 191.68 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.87x = 8,942.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,942.47/127.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.94

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