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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.82, 190.27 and 35.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.82, 190.27 and 35.52 is: 53.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.82 : 190.27 = 35.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.82/190.27 = 35.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.82x = 190.27 × 35.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.82x = 6,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,758.69/126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.29

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