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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 188.56 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 188.56 and 118.96 is: 178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 188.56 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/188.56 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 188.56 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 22,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431.10/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.02

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