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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.82, 190.40 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.82, 190.40 and 126.23 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.82 : 190.40 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.82/190.40 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.82x = 190.40 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.82x = 24,032.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,032.61/127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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