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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.59, 188.43 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.59, 188.43 and 123.76 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.59 : 188.43 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.59/188.43 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.59x = 188.43 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.59x = 23,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,318.54/126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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