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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.24, 189.53 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.24, 189.53 and 89.58 is: 134.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.24 : 189.53 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.24/189.53 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.24x = 189.53 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.24x = 16,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,978.10/126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.49

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