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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.72, 190.43 and 75.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.72, 190.43 and 75.37 is: 113.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.72 : 190.43 = 75.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.72/190.43 = 75.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.72x = 190.43 × 75.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.72x = 14,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,352.49/126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.26

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