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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.77, 190.15 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.77, 190.15 and 115.53 is: 173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.77 : 190.15 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.77/190.15 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.77x = 190.15 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.77x = 21,967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,967.03/126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.29

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