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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.89, 190.38 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.89, 190.38 and 113.45 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.89 : 190.38 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.89/190.38 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.89x = 190.38 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.89x = 21,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,598.61/126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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