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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.09, 189.23 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.09, 189.23 and 113.33 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.09 : 189.23 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.09/189.23 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.09x = 189.23 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.09x = 21,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,445.44/126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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