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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.08, 189.30 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.08, 189.30 and 110.60 is: 166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.08 : 189.30 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.08/189.30 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.08x = 189.30 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.08x = 20,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,936.58/126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.06

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