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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.18, 189.12 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.18, 189.12 and 89.56 is: 134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.18 : 189.12 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.18/189.12 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.18x = 189.12 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.18x = 16,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,937.14/126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.23

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