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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.77, 189.99 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.77, 189.99 and 93.78 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.77 : 189.99 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.77/189.99 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.77x = 189.99 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.77x = 17,817.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,817.26/126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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