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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.38, 190.92 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.38, 190.92 and 78.60 is: 117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.38 : 190.92 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.38/190.92 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.38x = 190.92 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.38x = 15,006.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006.31/127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.81

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