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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.80, 190.64 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.80, 190.64 and 126 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.80 : 190.64 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.80/190.64 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.80x = 190.64 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.80x = 24,020.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,020.01/127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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