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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.60, 190.96 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.60, 190.96 and 124.12 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.60 : 190.96 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.60/190.96 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.60x = 190.96 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.60x = 23,701.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,701.96/127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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