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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.19, 188.85 and 122.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.19, 188.85 and 122.95 is: 184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.19 : 188.85 = 122.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.19/188.85 = 122.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.19x = 188.85 × 122.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.19x = 23,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,218.16/126.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.00

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