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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 262.42 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 262.42 and 126.21 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 262.42 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/262.42 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 262.42 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 33,120.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,120.03/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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