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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.33, 189.20 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.33, 189.20 and 123.76 is: 185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.33 : 189.20 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.33/189.20 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.33x = 189.20 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.33x = 23,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,415.94/126.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.36

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