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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 191.95 and 46.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 191.95 and 46.85 is: 70.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 191.95 = 46.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/191.95 = 46.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 191.95 × 46.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 8,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,991.78/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.26

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