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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.43, 190.01 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.43, 190.01 and 127.26 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.43 : 190.01 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.43/190.01 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.43x = 190.01 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.43x = 24,180.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,180.67/127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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