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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.62, 190.02 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.62, 190.02 and 119.96 is: 180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.62 : 190.02 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.62/190.02 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.62x = 190.02 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.62x = 22,794.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,794.80/126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.03

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