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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 190.32 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 190.32 and 104.10 is: 156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 190.32 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/190.32 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 190.32 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 19,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812.31/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.27

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