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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.07, 260.96 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.07, 260.96 and 126.86 is: 175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.07 : 260.96 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.07/260.96 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.07x = 260.96 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.07x = 33,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,103.45/189.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.09

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