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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.46, 191.32 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.46, 191.32 and 124.50 is: 186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.46 : 191.32 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.46/191.32 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.46x = 191.32 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.46x = 23,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,819.34/127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.88

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