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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.17, 188.31 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.17, 188.31 and 124.14 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.17 : 188.31 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.17/188.31 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.17x = 188.31 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.17x = 23,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,376.80/126.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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