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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.05, 187.92 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.05, 187.92 and 122.84 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.05 : 187.92 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.05/187.92 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.05x = 187.92 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.05x = 23,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,083.15/126.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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