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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.99, 191.86 and 63.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.99, 191.86 and 63.91 is: 95.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.99 : 191.86 = 63.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.99/191.86 = 63.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.99x = 191.86 × 63.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.99x = 12,260.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,260.49/127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.80

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