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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.56, 190.16 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.56, 190.16 and 118.88 is: 178.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.56 : 190.16 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.56/190.16 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.56x = 190.16 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.56x = 22,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606.22/126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.62

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