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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 191.81 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 191.81 and 123.08 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 191.81 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/191.81 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 191.81 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 23,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,607.97/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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