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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.90, 190.06 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.90, 190.06 and 116.91 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.90 : 190.06 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.90/190.06 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.90x = 190.06 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.90x = 22,219.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,219.91/126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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