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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.98, 189.96 and 115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.98, 189.96 and 115.72 is: 173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.98 : 189.96 = 115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.98/189.96 = 115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.98x = 189.96 × 115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.98x = 21,982.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,982.17/126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.12

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