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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 190.95 and 84.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 190.95 and 84.04 is: 125.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 190.95 = 84.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/190.95 = 84.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 190.95 × 84.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 16,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047.44/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.97

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