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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.64, 190.36 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.64, 190.36 and 126.04 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.64 : 190.36 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.64/190.36 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.64x = 190.36 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.64x = 23,992.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,992.97/127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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