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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.79, 190.38 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.79, 190.38 and 109.78 is: 164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.79 : 190.38 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.79/190.38 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.79x = 190.38 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.79x = 20,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,899.92/126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.84

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