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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.50, 190.68 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.50, 190.68 and 126.60 is: 189.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.50 : 190.68 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.50/190.68 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.50x = 190.68 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.50x = 24,140.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,140.09/127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.33

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