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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.08, 188.40 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.08, 188.40 and 110.44 is: 165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.08 : 188.40 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.08/188.40 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.08x = 188.40 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.08x = 20,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,806.90/126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.03

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