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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.37, 189.26 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.37, 189.26 and 122.04 is: 182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.37 : 189.26 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.37/189.26 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.37x = 189.26 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.37x = 23,096.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,096.68/126.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.78

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