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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.60, 190.37 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.60, 190.37 and 126.26 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.60 : 190.37 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.60/190.37 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.60x = 190.37 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.60x = 24,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,036.12/127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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