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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.04, 188.88 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.04, 188.88 and 113.20 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.04 : 188.88 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.04/188.88 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.04x = 188.88 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.04x = 21,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,381.22/126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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