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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 189.46 and 78.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 189.46 and 78.06 is: 117.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 189.46 = 78.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/189.46 = 78.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 189.46 × 78.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 14,789.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,789.25/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.26

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