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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.08, 191.16 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.08, 191.16 and 126 is: 189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.08 : 191.16 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.08/191.16 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.08x = 191.16 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.08x = 24,086.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,086.16/127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.54

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