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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.18, 190.18 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.18, 190.18 and 124.96 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.18 : 190.18 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.18/190.18 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.18x = 190.18 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.18x = 23,764.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,764.89/126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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