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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.46, 190.82 and 121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.46, 190.82 and 121.46 is: 183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.46 : 190.82 = 121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.46/190.82 = 121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.46x = 190.82 × 121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.46x = 23,176.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,176.39/126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.27

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