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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 189.17 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 189.17 and 120.76 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 189.17 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/189.17 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 189.17 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 22,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843.55/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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