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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.29, 189.57 and 78.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.29, 189.57 and 78.30 is: 117.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.29 : 189.57 = 78.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.29/189.57 = 78.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.29x = 189.57 × 78.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.29x = 14,843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843.33/126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.54

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