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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.62, 262.94 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.62, 262.94 and 126.92 is: 190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.62 : 262.94 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.62/262.94 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.62x = 262.94 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.62x = 33,372.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,372.34/175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.03

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