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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.36, 189.48 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.36, 189.48 and 125.54 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.36 : 189.48 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.36/189.48 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.36x = 189.48 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.36x = 23,787.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,787.32/126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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