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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.67, 190.35 and 118.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.67, 190.35 and 118.47 is: 178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.67 : 190.35 = 118.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.67/190.35 = 118.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.67x = 190.35 × 118.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.67x = 22,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550.76/126.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.03

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