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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 175 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 175 and 87.50 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 175 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/175 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 175 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 15,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,312.50/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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