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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.46, 189.69 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.46, 189.69 and 110.44 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.46 : 189.69 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.46/189.69 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.46x = 189.69 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.46x = 20,949.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,949.36/126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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