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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 190.05 and 53.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 190.05 and 53.56 is: 80.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 190.05 = 53.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/190.05 = 53.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 190.05 × 53.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 10,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,179.08/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.32

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