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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.18, 188.82 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.18, 188.82 and 113.58 is: 169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.18 : 188.82 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.18/188.82 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.18x = 188.82 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.18x = 21,446.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,446.18/126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.96

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