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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.93, 191.93 and 79.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.93, 191.93 and 79.87 is: 119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.93 : 191.93 = 79.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.93/191.93 = 79.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.93x = 191.93 × 79.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.93x = 15,329.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,329.45/127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.83

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