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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.95, 190.65 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.95, 190.65 and 116.24 is: 174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.95 : 190.65 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.95/190.65 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.95x = 190.65 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.95x = 22,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160.20/126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.57

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