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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.05, 189.78 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.05, 189.78 and 124.89 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.05 : 189.78 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.05/189.78 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.05x = 189.78 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.05x = 23,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,701.62/127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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