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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.83, 190.59 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.83, 190.59 and 125.80 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.83 : 190.59 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.83/190.59 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.83x = 190.59 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.83x = 23,975.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,975.91/127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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