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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.24, 188.18 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.24, 188.18 and 123.36 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.24 : 188.18 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.24/188.18 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.24x = 188.18 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.24x = 23,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,213.88/126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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