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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.40, 190.12 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.40, 190.12 and 124.16 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.40 : 190.12 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.40/190.12 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.40x = 190.12 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.40x = 23,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,604.35/127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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