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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.59, 189.34 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.59, 189.34 and 112.98 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.59 : 189.34 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.59/189.34 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.59x = 189.34 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.59x = 21,391.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,391.35/126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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