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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.42, 190.89 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.42, 190.89 and 78.60 is: 117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.42 : 190.89 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.42/190.89 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.42x = 190.89 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.42x = 15,003.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,003.27/127.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.75

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