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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.26, 190.80 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.26, 190.80 and 78.48 is: 117.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.26 : 190.80 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.26/190.80 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.26x = 190.80 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.26x = 14,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,973.98/127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.66

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