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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.45, 190.78 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.45, 190.78 and 124.35 is: 186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.45 : 190.78 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.45/190.78 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.45x = 190.78 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.45x = 23,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,723.49/127.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.14

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