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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.40, 190.98 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.40, 190.98 and 78.74 is: 118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.40 : 190.98 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.40/190.98 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.40x = 190.98 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.40x = 15,037.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,037.77/127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.04

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