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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.92, 190.43 and 53.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.92, 190.43 and 53.81 is: 80.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.92 : 190.43 = 53.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.92/190.43 = 53.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.92x = 190.43 × 53.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.92x = 10,247.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,247.65/126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.74

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