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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 188.88 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 188.88 and 89.88 is: 134.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 188.88 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/188.88 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 188.88 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 16,976.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,976.53/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.61

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