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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 190.35 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 190.35 and 125.46 is: 187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 190.35 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/190.35 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 190.35 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 23,881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,881.31/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.39

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