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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.34, 190.61 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.34, 190.61 and 126 is: 190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.34 : 190.61 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.34/190.61 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.34x = 190.61 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.34x = 24,016.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,016.86/126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.10

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