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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 190.44 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 190.44 and 119.48 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 190.44 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/190.44 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 190.44 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 22,753.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,753.77/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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