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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.04, 188.97 and 89.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.04, 188.97 and 89.95 is: 134.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.04 : 188.97 = 89.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.04/188.97 = 89.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.04x = 188.97 × 89.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.04x = 16,997.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,997.85/126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.86

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