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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.94, 189.56 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.94, 189.56 and 126.18 is: 188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.94 : 189.56 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.94/189.56 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.94x = 189.56 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.94x = 23,918.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,918.68/126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.43

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