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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.88, 190.80 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.88, 190.80 and 125.28 is: 188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.88 : 190.80 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.88/190.80 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.88x = 190.80 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.88x = 23,903.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,903.42/126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.39

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