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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.36, 189.46 and 77.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.36, 189.46 and 77.68 is: 116.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.36 : 189.46 = 77.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.36/189.46 = 77.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.36x = 189.46 × 77.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.36x = 14,718.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,718.34/126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.48

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