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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.77, 190.36 and 120.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.77, 190.36 and 120.27 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.77 : 190.36 = 120.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.77/190.36 = 120.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.77x = 190.36 × 120.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.77x = 22,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,894.60/126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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