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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.08, 189.87 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.08, 189.87 and 124.92 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.08 : 189.87 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.08/189.87 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.08x = 189.87 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.08x = 23,718.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,718.56/127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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