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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.94, 191.85 and 46.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.94, 191.85 and 46.73 is: 70.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.94 : 191.85 = 46.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.94/191.85 = 46.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.94x = 191.85 × 46.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.94x = 8,965.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,965.15/127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.07

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