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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.62, 189.70 and 113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.62, 189.70 and 113.05 is: 169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.62 : 189.70 = 113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.62/189.70 = 113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.62x = 189.70 × 113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.62x = 21,445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,445.57/126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.37

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