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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.79, 190.34 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.79, 190.34 and 126.20 is: 189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.79 : 190.34 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.79/190.34 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.79x = 190.34 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.79x = 24,020.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,020.75/126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.46

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