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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 188.52 and 123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 188.52 and 123.82 is: 184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 188.52 = 123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/188.52 = 123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 188.52 × 123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 23,342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,342.32/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.30

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