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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.96, 190.52 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.96, 190.52 and 125.88 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.96 : 190.52 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.96/190.52 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.96x = 190.52 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.96x = 23,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,982.66/126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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