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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.81, 189.98 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.81, 189.98 and 113.14 is: 169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.81 : 189.98 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.81/189.98 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.81x = 189.98 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.81x = 21,493.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,493.77/126.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.50

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