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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.74, 190.15 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.74, 190.15 and 113.13 is: 169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.74 : 190.15 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.74/190.15 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.74x = 190.15 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.74x = 21,511.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,511.39/126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.73

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