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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.24, 188.88 and 117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.24, 188.88 and 117.42 is: 175.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.24 : 188.88 = 117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.24/188.88 = 117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.24x = 188.88 × 117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.24x = 22,178.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,178.29/126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.68

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