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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.53, 189.59 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.53, 189.59 and 118.07 is: 176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.53 : 189.59 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.53/189.59 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.53x = 189.59 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.53x = 22,384.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,384.77/126.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.91

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