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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.74, 190.41 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.74, 190.41 and 81.18 is: 121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.74 : 190.41 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.74/190.41 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.74x = 190.41 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.74x = 15,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,457.48/126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.96

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