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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.99, 190.32 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.99, 190.32 and 125.16 is: 187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.99 : 190.32 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.99/190.32 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.99x = 190.32 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.99x = 23,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,820.45/126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.58

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