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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.85, 190.55 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.85, 190.55 and 125.11 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.85 : 190.55 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.85/190.55 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.85x = 190.55 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.85x = 23,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,838.76/127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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