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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.70, 190.75 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.70, 190.75 and 118.60 is: 178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.70 : 190.75 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.70/190.75 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.70x = 190.75 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.70x = 22,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622.95/126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.56

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