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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.23, 189.47 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.23, 189.47 and 113.30 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.23 : 189.47 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.23/189.47 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.23x = 189.47 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.23x = 21,466.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466.96/126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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