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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.01, 190.67 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.01, 190.67 and 126.42 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.01 : 190.67 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.01/190.67 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.01x = 190.67 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.01x = 24,103.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,103.87/127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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