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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.75, 190.16 and 78.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.75, 190.16 and 78.04 is: 117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.75 : 190.16 = 78.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.75/190.16 = 78.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.75x = 190.16 × 78.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.75x = 14,840.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,840.09/126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.08

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