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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 191.96 and 123.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 191.96 and 123.17 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 191.96 = 123.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/191.96 = 123.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 191.96 × 123.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 23,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,644.50/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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