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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.89, 189.37 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.89, 189.37 and 123.65 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.89 : 189.37 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.89/189.37 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.89x = 189.37 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.89x = 23,415.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,415.60/126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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