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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.68, 190.70 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.68, 190.70 and 115.34 is: 173.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.68 : 190.70 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.68/190.70 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.68x = 190.70 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.68x = 21,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,994.24/126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.63

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