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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 264.26 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 264.26 and 126.09 is: 173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 264.26 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/264.26 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 264.26 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 33,319.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,319.91/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.95

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