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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 188.66 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 188.66 and 89.55 is: 133.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 188.66 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/188.66 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 188.66 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 16,894.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,894.97/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.96

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