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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.52, 190.01 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.52, 190.01 and 115.78 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.52 : 190.01 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.52/190.01 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.52x = 190.01 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.52x = 21,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,998.78/126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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