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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 190.78 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 190.78 and 113.50 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 190.78 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/190.78 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 190.78 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 21,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,653.53/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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