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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.20, 189.34 and 78.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.20, 189.34 and 78.14 is: 117.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.20 : 189.34 = 78.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.20/189.34 = 78.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.20x = 189.34 × 78.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.20x = 14,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,795.03/126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.23

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