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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.57, 190.99 and 79.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.57, 190.99 and 79.15 is: 118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.57 : 190.99 = 79.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.57/190.99 = 79.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.57x = 190.99 × 79.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.57x = 15,116.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,116.86/127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.50

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