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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.16, 260.90 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.16, 260.90 and 126.96 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.16 : 260.90 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.16/260.90 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.16x = 260.90 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.16x = 33,123.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,123.86/189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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