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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 190.02 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 190.02 and 125.80 is: 188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 190.02 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/190.02 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 190.02 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 23,904.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,904.52/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.73

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