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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.69, 189.91 and 75.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.69, 189.91 and 75.34 is: 112.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.69 : 189.91 = 75.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.69/189.91 = 75.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.69x = 189.91 × 75.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.69x = 14,307.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,307.63/126.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.94

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