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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 190.88 and 84.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 190.88 and 84.02 is: 125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 190.88 = 84.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/190.88 = 84.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 190.88 × 84.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 16,037.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037.74/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.92

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