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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.37, 190.14 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.37, 190.14 and 118 is: 177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.37 : 190.14 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.37/190.14 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.37x = 190.14 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.37x = 22,436.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,436.52/126.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.55

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