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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.36, 190.56 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.36, 190.56 and 125.56 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.36 : 190.56 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.36/190.56 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.36x = 190.56 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.36x = 23,926.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,926.71/126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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