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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 191.94 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 191.94 and 124.48 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 191.94 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/191.94 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 191.94 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 23,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,892.69/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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