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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.93, 190.45 and 58.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.93, 190.45 and 58.43 is: 87.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.93 : 190.45 = 58.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.93/190.45 = 58.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.93x = 190.45 × 58.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.93x = 11,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,128.81/126.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.68

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