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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 190.38 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 190.38 and 126.27 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 190.38 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/190.38 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 190.38 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 24,039.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,039.28/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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