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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 190.40 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 190.40 and 124.56 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 190.40 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/190.40 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 190.40 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 23,716.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716.22/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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