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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.79, 190.50 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.79, 190.50 and 81.16 is: 121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.79 : 190.50 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.79/190.50 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.79x = 190.50 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.79x = 15,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,460.98/126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.94

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