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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.87, 191.95 and 78.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.87, 191.95 and 78.97 is: 118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.87 : 191.95 = 78.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.87/191.95 = 78.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.87x = 191.95 × 78.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.87x = 15,158.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,158.29/127.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.54

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