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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.43, 677.03 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.43, 677.03 and 126.72 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.43 : 677.03 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.43/677.03 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.43x = 677.03 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.43x = 85,792.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,792.61/451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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