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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.52, 189.52 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.52, 189.52 and 88 is: 131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.52 : 189.52 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.52/189.52 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.52x = 189.52 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.52x = 16,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,677.76/126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.82

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