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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 189.09 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 189.09 and 119.61 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 189.09 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/189.09 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 189.09 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 22,617.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,617.05/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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