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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.30, 189.54 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.30, 189.54 and 114.06 is: 171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.30 : 189.54 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.30/189.54 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.30x = 189.54 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.30x = 21,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618.93/126.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.17

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