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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.29, 189.56 and 78.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.29, 189.56 and 78.29 is: 117.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.29 : 189.56 = 78.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.29/189.56 = 78.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.29x = 189.56 × 78.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.29x = 14,841.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,841.32/126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.52

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