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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.52, 190.92 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.52, 190.92 and 84.68 is: 126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.52 : 190.92 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.52/190.92 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.52x = 190.92 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.52x = 16,167.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,167.11/127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.78

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