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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.35, 190.86 and 127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.35, 190.86 and 127 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.35 : 190.86 = 127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.35/190.86 = 127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.35x = 190.86 × 127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.35x = 24,239.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,239.22/128.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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