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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 190.22 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 190.22 and 124.20 is: 185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 190.22 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/190.22 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 190.22 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 23,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,625.32/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.12

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