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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.80, 191.70 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.80, 191.70 and 68.40 is: 102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.80 : 191.70 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.80/191.70 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.80x = 191.70 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.80x = 13,112.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,112.28/127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.60

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