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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.04, 189.08 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.04, 189.08 and 125.52 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.04 : 189.08 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.04/189.08 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.04x = 189.08 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.04x = 23,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,733.32/126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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