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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.55, 190.18 and 75.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.55, 190.18 and 75.20 is: 113.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.55 : 190.18 = 75.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.55/190.18 = 75.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.55x = 190.18 × 75.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.55x = 14,300.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,300.21/126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.00

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