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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 255.12 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 255.12 and 126.56 is: 190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 255.12 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/255.12 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 255.12 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 32,287.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,287.99/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.06

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