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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.64, 189.58 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.64, 189.58 and 115.68 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.64 : 189.58 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.64/189.58 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.64x = 189.58 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.64x = 21,930.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,930.61/126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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