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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.67, 190.08 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.67, 190.08 and 123 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.67 : 190.08 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.67/190.08 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.67x = 190.08 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.67x = 23,379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,379.84/127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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