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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.08, 190.58 and 78.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.08, 190.58 and 78.28 is: 117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.08 : 190.58 = 78.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.08/190.58 = 78.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.08x = 190.58 × 78.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.08x = 14,918.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,918.60/127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.40

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