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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.65, 190.89 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.65, 190.89 and 125.83 is: 188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.65 : 190.89 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.65/190.89 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.65x = 190.89 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.65x = 24,019.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,019.93/127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.16

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