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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 191.97 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 191.97 and 79.11 is: 118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 191.97 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/191.97 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 191.97 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 15,186.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,186.75/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.67

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