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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.82, 191.90 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.82, 191.90 and 122.01 is: 183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.82 : 191.90 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.82/191.90 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.82x = 191.90 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.82x = 23,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,414.02/127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.19

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