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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.62, 190 and 62.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.62, 190 and 62.50 is: 93.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.62 : 190 = 62.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.62/190 = 62.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.62x = 190 × 62.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.62x = 11,875
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,875/126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.78

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