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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.97, 265.04 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.97, 265.04 and 126.58 is: 174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.97 : 265.04 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.97/265.04 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.97x = 265.04 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.97x = 33,548.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,548.76/191.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.76

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