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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.53, 190.83 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.53, 190.83 and 122.42 is: 184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.53 : 190.83 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.53/190.83 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.53x = 190.83 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.53x = 23,362.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,362.34/126.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.64

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