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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.80, 190.14 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.80, 190.14 and 124.76 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.80 : 190.14 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.80/190.14 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.80x = 190.14 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.80x = 23,721.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,721.87/126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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