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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.87, 190 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.87, 190 and 122.54 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.87 : 190 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.87/190 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.87x = 190 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.87x = 23,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,282.60/126.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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