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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.98, 189.47 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.98, 189.47 and 126.30 is: 188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.98 : 189.47 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.98/189.47 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.98x = 189.47 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.98x = 23,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,930.06/126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.46

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