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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 189.83 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 189.83 and 116.73 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 189.83 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/189.83 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 189.83 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 22,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158.86/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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