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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.89, 191.77 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.89, 191.77 and 46.68 is: 70.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.89 : 191.77 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.89/191.77 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.89x = 191.77 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.89x = 8,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,951.82/127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.00

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