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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.84, 191.36 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.84, 191.36 and 126.50 is: 190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.84 : 191.36 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.84/191.36 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.84x = 191.36 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.84x = 24,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,205.45/126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.83

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