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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.84, 190.52 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.84, 190.52 and 123.88 is: 186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.84 : 190.52 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.84/190.52 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.84x = 190.52 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.84x = 23,601.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,601.62/126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.07

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