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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.02, 189.12 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.02, 189.12 and 117.02 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.02 : 189.12 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.02/189.12 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.02x = 189.12 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.02x = 22,130.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,130.82/126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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