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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.18, 188.28 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.18, 188.28 and 119.88 is: 178.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.18 : 188.28 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.18/188.28 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.18x = 188.28 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.18x = 22,571.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,571.01/126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.88

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