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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.39, 190.02 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.39, 190.02 and 117.96 is: 177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.39 : 190.02 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.39/190.02 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.39x = 190.02 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.39x = 22,414.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414.76/126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.35

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