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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 189.81 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 189.81 and 126.09 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 189.81 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/189.81 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 189.81 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 23,933.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,933.14/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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