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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.66, 191.52 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.66, 191.52 and 126.80 is: 190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.66 : 191.52 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.66/191.52 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.66x = 191.52 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.66x = 24,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,284.74/127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.23

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