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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.77, 190.26 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.77, 190.26 and 75.46 is: 113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.77 : 190.26 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.77/190.26 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.77x = 190.26 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.77x = 14,356.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,356.07/126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.24

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