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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.98, 190.48 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.98, 190.48 and 125.40 is: 188.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.98 : 190.48 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.98/190.48 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.98x = 190.48 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.98x = 23,886.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,886.19/126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.11

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