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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.34, 188.07 and 125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.34, 188.07 and 125.66 is: 187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.34 : 188.07 = 125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.34/188.07 = 125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.34x = 188.07 × 125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.34x = 23,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,632.25/126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.05

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