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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.53, 192.47 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.53, 192.47 and 124.29 is: 187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.53 : 192.47 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.53/192.47 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.53x = 192.47 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.53x = 23,922.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,922.10/127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.58

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