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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.28, 190.26 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.28, 190.26 and 116.44 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.28 : 190.26 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.28/190.26 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.28x = 190.26 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.28x = 22,153.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,153.87/126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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