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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 191.68 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 191.68 and 122.56 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 191.68 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/191.68 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 191.68 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 23,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,492.30/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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