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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 189.80 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 189.80 and 126.80 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 189.80 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/189.80 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 189.80 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 24,066.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,066.64/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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