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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.60, 189.99 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.60, 189.99 and 119.04 is: 178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.60 : 189.99 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.60/189.99 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.60x = 189.99 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.60x = 22,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614.86/126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.64

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