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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.93, 190.23 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.93, 190.23 and 88.35 is: 132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.93 : 190.23 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.93/190.23 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.93x = 190.23 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.93x = 16,806.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,806.82/126.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.41

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