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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.36, 188.23 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.36, 188.23 and 120.12 is: 178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.36 : 188.23 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.36/188.23 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.36x = 188.23 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.36x = 22,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,610.19/126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.93

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