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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.32, 189.72 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.32, 189.72 and 123.44 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.32 : 189.72 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.32/189.72 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.32x = 189.72 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.32x = 23,419.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,419.04/127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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