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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.64, 191.81 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.64, 191.81 and 124.56 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.64 : 191.81 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.64/191.81 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.64x = 191.81 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.64x = 23,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,891.71/127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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