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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.26, 189.42 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.26, 189.42 and 116.26 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.26 : 189.42 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.26/189.42 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.26x = 189.42 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.26x = 22,021.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021.97/126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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