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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.26, 189.30 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.26, 189.30 and 126.20 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.26 : 189.30 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.26/189.30 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.26x = 189.30 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.26x = 23,889.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,889.66/126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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