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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.19, 189.41 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.19, 189.41 and 123.99 is: 184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.19 : 189.41 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.19/189.41 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.19x = 189.41 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.19x = 23,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,484.33/127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.65

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