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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.91, 191.59 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.91, 191.59 and 97.49 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.91 : 191.59 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.91/191.59 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.91x = 191.59 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.91x = 18,678.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,678.11/127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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