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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.37, 190.76 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.37, 190.76 and 123.05 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.37 : 190.76 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.37/190.76 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.37x = 190.76 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.37x = 23,471.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,471.45/127.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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