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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.01, 189.17 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.01, 189.17 and 125.42 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.01 : 189.17 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.01/189.17 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.01x = 189.17 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.01x = 23,725.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,725.07/126.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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