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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 190.17 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 190.17 and 114.13 is: 171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 190.17 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/190.17 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 190.17 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 21,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,704.10/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.26

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