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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.32, 190.44 and 117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.32, 190.44 and 117.51 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.32 : 190.44 = 117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.32/190.44 = 117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.32x = 190.44 × 117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.32x = 22,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,378.02/126.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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