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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.86, 191.79 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.86, 191.79 and 122.46 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.86 : 191.79 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.86/191.79 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.86x = 191.79 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.86x = 23,486.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,486.60/127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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