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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.33, 190.62 and 78.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.33, 190.62 and 78.91 is: 118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.33 : 190.62 = 78.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.33/190.62 = 78.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.33x = 190.62 × 78.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.33x = 15,040.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,040.87/127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.13

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