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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.52, 190.06 and 124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.52, 190.06 and 124.90 is: 187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.52 : 190.06 = 124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.52/190.06 = 124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.52x = 190.06 × 124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.52x = 23,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,738.49/126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.63

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