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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.80, 190.74 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.80, 190.74 and 124.56 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.80 : 190.74 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.80/190.74 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.80x = 190.74 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.80x = 23,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,758.57/127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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