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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.75, 189.02 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.75, 189.02 and 119.93 is: 178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.75 : 189.02 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.75/189.02 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.75x = 189.02 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.75x = 22,667.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667.62/126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.84

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