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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.13, 188.64 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.13, 188.64 and 77.25 is: 115.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.13 : 188.64 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.13/188.64 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.13x = 188.64 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.13x = 14,572.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,572.44/126.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.54

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