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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.12, 281.79 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.12, 281.79 and 126.21 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.12 : 281.79 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.12/281.79 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.12x = 281.79 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.12x = 35,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,565.35/188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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