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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.01, 188.97 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.01, 188.97 and 118.18 is: 177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.01 : 188.97 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.01/188.97 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.01x = 188.97 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.01x = 22,332.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,332.47/126.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.23

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