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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.18, 190.78 and 46.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.18, 190.78 and 46.08 is: 69.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.18 : 190.78 = 46.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.18/190.78 = 46.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.18x = 190.78 × 46.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.18x = 8,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,791.14/127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.12

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