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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.54, 188.61 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.54, 188.61 and 125.31 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.54 : 188.61 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.54/188.61 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.54x = 188.61 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.54x = 23,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,634.72/126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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