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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 189.77 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 189.77 and 122.14 is: 181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 189.77 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/189.77 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 189.77 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 23,178.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,178.51/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.99

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