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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.96, 191.89 and 45.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.96, 191.89 and 45.67 is: 68.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.96 : 191.89 = 45.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.96/191.89 = 45.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.96x = 191.89 × 45.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.96x = 8,763.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,763.62/127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.49

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