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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 190.71 and 78.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 190.71 and 78.45 is: 117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 190.71 = 78.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/190.71 = 78.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 190.71 × 78.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 14,961.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,961.20/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.62

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