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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.90, 191.43 and 73.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.90, 191.43 and 73.78 is: 110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.90 : 191.43 = 73.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.90/191.43 = 73.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.90x = 191.43 × 73.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.90x = 14,123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,123.71/127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.43

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