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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 190.56 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 190.56 and 115.03 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 190.56 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/190.56 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 190.56 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 21,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,920.12/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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