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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.89, 192.15 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.89, 192.15 and 124.11 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.89 : 192.15 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.89/192.15 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.89x = 192.15 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.89x = 23,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,847.74/127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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