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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.83, 189.95 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.83, 189.95 and 117.11 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.83 : 189.95 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.83/189.95 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.83x = 189.95 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.83x = 22,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,244.93/126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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