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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.56, 188.88 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.56, 188.88 and 122.56 is: 182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.56 : 188.88 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.56/188.88 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.56x = 188.88 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.56x = 23,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149.13/126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.91

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