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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 191.74 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 191.74 and 79.72 is: 119.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 191.74 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/191.74 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 191.74 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 15,285.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,285.51/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.68

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