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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.24, 186.96 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.24, 186.96 and 126 is: 186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.24 : 186.96 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.24/186.96 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.24x = 186.96 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.24x = 23,556.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,556.96/126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.60

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