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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 187.98 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 187.98 and 113.85 is: 169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 187.98 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/187.98 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 187.98 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 21,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401.52/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.85

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