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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.93, 189.09 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.93, 189.09 and 124.50 is: 185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.93 : 189.09 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.93/189.09 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.93x = 189.09 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.93x = 23,541.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,541.71/126.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.47

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