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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 189.82 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 189.82 and 126.20 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 189.82 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/189.82 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 189.82 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 23,955.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,955.28/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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