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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.93, 190.42 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.93, 190.42 and 124.04 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.93 : 190.42 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.93/190.42 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.93x = 190.42 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.93x = 23,620.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,620.78/126.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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