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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 190.08 and 109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 190.08 and 109.59 is: 164.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 190.08 = 109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/190.08 = 109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 190.08 × 109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 20,830.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,830.87/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.31

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