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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 190.20 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 190.20 and 81.20 is: 121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 190.20 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/190.20 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 190.20 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 15,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,444.24/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.84

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