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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.90, 190.87 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.90, 190.87 and 124.66 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.90 : 190.87 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.90/190.87 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.90x = 190.87 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.90x = 23,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,793.85/127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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