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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.28, 188.25 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.28, 188.25 and 124.31 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.28 : 188.25 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.28/188.25 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.28x = 188.25 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.28x = 23,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,401.36/126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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