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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.81, 190.27 and 75.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.81, 190.27 and 75.55 is: 113.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.81 : 190.27 = 75.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.81/190.27 = 75.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.81x = 190.27 × 75.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.81x = 14,375.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,375.23/126.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.36

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