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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.62, 258.75 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.62, 258.75 and 126.90 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.62 : 258.75 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.62/258.75 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.62x = 258.75 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.62x = 32,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,835.38/172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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