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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.26, 249.50 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.26, 249.50 and 126.03 is: 189.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.26 : 249.50 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.26/249.50 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.26x = 249.50 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.26x = 31,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,444.49/166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.13

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