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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.32, 189.65 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.32, 189.65 and 120.51 is: 180.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.32 : 189.65 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.32/189.65 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.32x = 189.65 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.32x = 22,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,855.02/126.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.94

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