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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.43, 188.51 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.43, 188.51 and 126.26 is: 188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.43 : 188.51 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.43/188.51 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.43x = 188.51 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.43x = 23,801.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,801.65/126.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.26

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