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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 189.82 and 124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 189.82 and 124.93 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 189.82 = 124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/189.82 = 124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 189.82 × 124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 23,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,714.21/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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