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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.55, 190.22 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.55, 190.22 and 124.44 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.55 : 190.22 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.55/190.22 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.55x = 190.22 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.55x = 23,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,671.38/127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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