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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.39, 189.53 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.39, 189.53 and 118.30 is: 177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.39 : 189.53 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.39/189.53 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.39x = 189.53 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.39x = 22,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,421.40/126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.40

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