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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.34, 189.66 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.34, 189.66 and 125.92 is: 187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.34 : 189.66 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.34/189.66 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.34x = 189.66 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.34x = 23,881.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,881.99/127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.55

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