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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.86, 189.38 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.86, 189.38 and 117.22 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.86 : 189.38 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.86/189.38 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.86x = 189.38 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.86x = 22,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,197.59/126.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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