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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 190.42 and 123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 190.42 and 123.87 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 190.42 = 123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/190.42 = 123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 190.42 × 123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 23,588.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,588.25/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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