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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.87, 190.10 and 53.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.87, 190.10 and 53.68 is: 80.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.87 : 190.10 = 53.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.87/190.10 = 53.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.87x = 190.10 × 53.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.87x = 10,204.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,204.57/126.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.43

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