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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 189.23 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 189.23 and 113.68 is: 169.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 189.23 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/189.23 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 189.23 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 21,511.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,511.67/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.70

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