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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.19, 189.38 and 78.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.19, 189.38 and 78.13 is: 117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.19 : 189.38 = 78.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.19/189.38 = 78.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.19x = 189.38 × 78.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.19x = 14,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,796.26/126.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.25

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