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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.32, 189.88 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.32, 189.88 and 119.92 is: 180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.32 : 189.88 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.32/189.88 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.32x = 189.88 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.32x = 22,770.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,770.41/126.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.26

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