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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.83, 189.87 and 78.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.83, 189.87 and 78.41 is: 117.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.83 : 189.87 = 78.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.83/189.87 = 78.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.83x = 189.87 × 78.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.83x = 14,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,886.76/126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.38

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