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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.04, 190.56 and 78.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.04, 190.56 and 78.90 is: 118.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.04 : 190.56 = 78.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.04/190.56 = 78.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.04x = 190.56 × 78.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.04x = 15,035.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,035.18/127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.35

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