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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.62, 189.71 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.62, 189.71 and 114.06 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.62 : 189.71 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.62/189.71 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.62x = 189.71 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.62x = 21,638.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,638.32/126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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