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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 190.78 and 63.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 190.78 and 63.08 is: 94.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 190.78 = 63.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/190.78 = 63.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 190.78 × 63.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 12,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,034.40/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.64

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