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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.52, 191.40 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.52, 191.40 and 79.52 is: 119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.52 : 191.40 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.52/191.40 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.52x = 191.40 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.52x = 15,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,220.13/127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.35

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