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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 260.89 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 260.89 and 126.21 is: 174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 260.89 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/260.89 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 260.89 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 32,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,926.30/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.10

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