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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.87, 191.43 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.87, 191.43 and 122.34 is: 184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.87 : 191.43 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.87/191.43 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.87x = 191.43 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.87x = 23,419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,419.55/126.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.59

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