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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.48, 190.78 and 78.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.48, 190.78 and 78.71 is: 117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.48 : 190.78 = 78.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.48/190.78 = 78.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.48x = 190.78 × 78.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.48x = 15,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,016.29/127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.79

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