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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 190.72 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 190.72 and 125.92 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 190.72 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/190.72 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 190.72 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 24,015.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,015.46/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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