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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.11, 190.31 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.11, 190.31 and 121.59 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.11 : 190.31 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.11/190.31 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.11x = 190.31 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.11x = 23,139.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,139.18/126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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