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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.13, 189.26 and 116.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.13, 189.26 and 116.95 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.13 : 189.26 = 116.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.13/189.26 = 116.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.13x = 189.26 × 116.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.13x = 22,134.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,134.25/126.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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