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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.93, 189.02 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.93, 189.02 and 119.15 is: 177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.93 : 189.02 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.93/189.02 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.93x = 189.02 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.93x = 22,520.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,520.19/126.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.42

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