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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.74, 189.84 and 78.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.74, 189.84 and 78.50 is: 117.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.74 : 189.84 = 78.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.74/189.84 = 78.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.74x = 189.84 × 78.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.74x = 14,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,902.44/126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.58

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