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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.41, 189.69 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.41, 189.69 and 118.41 is: 177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.41 : 189.69 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.41/189.69 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.41x = 189.69 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.41x = 22,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,459.65/126.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.68

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