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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 190.26 and 45.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 190.26 and 45.67 is: 68.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 190.26 = 45.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/190.26 = 45.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 190.26 × 45.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 8,689.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,689.17/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.54

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