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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 189.93 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 189.93 and 122.72 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 189.93 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/189.93 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 189.93 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 23,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,307.60/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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