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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 189.63 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 189.63 and 125.70 is: 188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 189.63 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/189.63 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 189.63 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 23,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,836.49/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.01

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