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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.32, 189.54 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.32, 189.54 and 122.31 is: 183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.32 : 189.54 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.32/189.54 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.32x = 189.54 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.32x = 23,182.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,182.64/126.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.53

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