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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.33, 188.58 and 116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.33, 188.58 and 116.59 is: 174.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.33 : 188.58 = 116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.33/188.58 = 116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.33x = 188.58 × 116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.33x = 21,985.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,985.60/126.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.04

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