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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.77, 188.87 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.77, 188.87 and 119.88 is: 178.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.77 : 188.87 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.77/188.87 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.77x = 188.87 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.77x = 22,641.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,641.14/126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.61

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