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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.79, 190.19 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.79, 190.19 and 124.95 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.79 : 190.19 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.79/190.19 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.79x = 190.19 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.79x = 23,764.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,764.55/127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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