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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.09, 190.35 and 78.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.09, 190.35 and 78.37 is: 117.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.09 : 190.35 = 78.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.09/190.35 = 78.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.09x = 190.35 × 78.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.09x = 14,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,917.25/127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.37

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