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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.32, 263.08 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.32, 263.08 and 126.52 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.32 : 263.08 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.32/263.08 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.32x = 263.08 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.32x = 33,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,284.88/175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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