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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.82, 190.28 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.82, 190.28 and 116.73 is: 175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.82 : 190.28 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.82/190.28 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.82x = 190.28 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.82x = 22,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,211.38/126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.14

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