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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 190.41 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 190.41 and 124.10 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 190.41 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/190.41 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 190.41 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 23,628.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,628.93/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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