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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 190.11 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 190.11 and 35.44 is: 53.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 190.11 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/190.11 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 190.11 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 6,736.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,736.55/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.14

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