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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.50, 189.54 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.50, 189.54 and 121.75 is: 182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.50 : 189.54 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.50/189.54 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.50x = 189.54 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.50x = 23,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,076.02/126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.43

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