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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.72, 189.63 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.72, 189.63 and 78 is: 116.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.72 : 189.63 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.72/189.63 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.72x = 189.63 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.72x = 14,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,791.14/126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.72

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