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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 190.60 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 190.60 and 124.69 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 190.60 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/190.60 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 190.60 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 23,766.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,766.18/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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