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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 175.68 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 175.68 and 119.07 is: 165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 175.68 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/175.68 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 175.68 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 20,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,917.62/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.00

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