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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.49, 189.28 and 110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.49, 189.28 and 110.29 is: 165.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.49 : 189.28 = 110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.49/189.28 = 110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.49x = 189.28 × 110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.49x = 20,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,875.69/126.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.04

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