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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 190.91 and 79.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 190.91 and 79.26 is: 119.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 190.91 = 79.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/190.91 = 79.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 190.91 × 79.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 15,131.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,131.53/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.01

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