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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.62, 190.97 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.62, 190.97 and 125.26 is: 188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.62 : 190.97 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.62/190.97 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.62x = 190.97 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.62x = 23,920.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,920.90/126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.92

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