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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.94, 190.14 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.94, 190.14 and 88.24 is: 132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.94 : 190.14 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.94/190.14 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.94x = 190.14 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.94x = 16,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,777.95/126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.17

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