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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.13, 188.83 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.13, 188.83 and 125.22 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.13 : 188.83 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.13/188.83 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.13x = 188.83 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.13x = 23,645.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,645.29/126.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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