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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.10, 189.15 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.10, 189.15 and 125.20 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.10 : 189.15 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.10/189.15 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.10x = 189.15 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.10x = 23,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,681.58/126.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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