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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.81, 190.08 and 75.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.81, 190.08 and 75.48 is: 113.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.81 : 190.08 = 75.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.81/190.08 = 75.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.81x = 190.08 × 75.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.81x = 14,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,347.24/126.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.14

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