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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.67, 191.18 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.67, 191.18 and 123.01 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.67 : 191.18 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.67/191.18 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.67x = 191.18 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.67x = 23,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,516.88/127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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