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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.74, 190.32 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.74, 190.32 and 121.83 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.74 : 190.32 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.74/190.32 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.74x = 190.32 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.74x = 23,186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,186.69/126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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