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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.33, 190.70 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.33, 190.70 and 124.76 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.33 : 190.70 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.33/190.70 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.33x = 190.70 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.33x = 23,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,791.73/127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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