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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.20, 188.99 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.20, 188.99 and 96.78 is: 144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.20 : 188.99 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.20/188.99 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.20x = 188.99 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.20x = 18,291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,291.04/126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.94

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