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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.09, 191.74 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.09, 191.74 and 126.75 is: 191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.09 : 191.74 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.09/191.74 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.09x = 191.74 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.09x = 24,303.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,303.05/127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.23

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