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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 189.96 and 119.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 189.96 and 119.38 is: 179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 189.96 = 119.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/189.96 = 119.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 189.96 × 119.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 22,677.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,677.42/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.98

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