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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.08, 189.48 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.08, 189.48 and 122.16 is: 182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.08 : 189.48 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.08/189.48 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.08x = 189.48 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.08x = 23,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,146.88/127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.14

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