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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.45, 189.29 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.45, 189.29 and 123.35 is: 184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.45 : 189.29 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.45/189.29 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.45x = 189.29 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.45x = 23,347.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,347.36/126.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.64

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