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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.24, 189.06 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.24, 189.06 and 110.86 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.24 : 189.06 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.24/189.06 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.24x = 189.06 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.24x = 20,959.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,959.19/126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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