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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.53, 188.74 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.53, 188.74 and 114.37 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.53 : 188.74 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.53/188.74 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.53x = 188.74 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.53x = 21,586.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,586.48/126.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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