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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.77, 189.95 and 78.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.77, 189.95 and 78.57 is: 117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.77 : 189.95 = 78.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.77/189.95 = 78.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.77x = 189.95 × 78.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.77x = 14,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,923.98/126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.73

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