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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.24, 187.86 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.24, 187.86 and 122.40 is: 182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.24 : 187.86 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.24/187.86 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.24x = 187.86 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.24x = 22,994.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,994.06/126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.15

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