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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.26, 192.58 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.26, 192.58 and 126.46 is: 189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.26 : 192.58 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.26/192.58 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.26x = 192.58 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.26x = 24,353.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,353.67/128.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.88

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