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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.95, 265.11 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.95, 265.11 and 126.75 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.95 : 265.11 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.95/265.11 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.95x = 265.11 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.95x = 33,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,601.37/191.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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