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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.69, 189.81 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.69, 189.81 and 121.95 is: 182.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.69 : 189.81 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.69/189.81 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.69x = 189.81 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.69x = 23,147.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,147.33/126.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.71

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