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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.41, 188.86 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.41, 188.86 and 120.74 is: 180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.41 : 188.86 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.41/188.86 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.41x = 188.86 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.41x = 22,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,802.96/126.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.39

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