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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.75, 190.17 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.75, 190.17 and 126.24 is: 189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.75 : 190.17 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.75/190.17 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.75x = 190.17 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.75x = 24,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,007.06/126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.40

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