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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.85, 190.25 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.85, 190.25 and 124.94 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.85 : 190.25 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.85/190.25 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.85x = 190.25 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.85x = 23,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,770.15/127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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