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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 190.60 and 78.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 190.60 and 78.94 is: 118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 190.60 = 78.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/190.60 = 78.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 190.60 × 78.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 15,045.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045.96/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.34

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