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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.88, 189.32 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.88, 189.32 and 115.36 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.88 : 189.32 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.88/189.32 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.88x = 189.32 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.88x = 21,839.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,839.96/126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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