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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.41, 191.26 and 79.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.41, 191.26 and 79.43 is: 119.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.41 : 191.26 = 79.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.41/191.26 = 79.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.41x = 191.26 × 79.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.41x = 15,190.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190.63/127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.23

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