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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 190.02 and 124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 190.02 and 124.63 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 190.02 = 124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/190.02 = 124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 190.02 × 124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 23,682.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,682.19/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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