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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.85, 189.78 and 119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.85, 189.78 and 119.29 is: 178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.85 : 189.78 = 119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.85/189.78 = 119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.85x = 189.78 × 119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.85x = 22,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638.86/126.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.47

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