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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.18, 188.96 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.18, 188.96 and 89.94 is: 134.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.18 : 188.96 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.18/188.96 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.18x = 188.96 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.18x = 16,995.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,995.06/126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.69

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