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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 261.96 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 261.96 and 126.56 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 261.96 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/261.96 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 261.96 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 33,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,153.66/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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