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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.90, 189.95 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.90, 189.95 and 116.27 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.90 : 189.95 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.90/189.95 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.90x = 189.95 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.90x = 22,084.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,084.67/126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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