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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 188.98 and 77.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 188.98 and 77.95 is: 116.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 188.98 = 77.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/188.98 = 77.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 188.98 × 77.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 14,730.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,730.99/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.78

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