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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.86, 190.20 and 78.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.86, 190.20 and 78.72 is: 118.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.86 : 190.20 = 78.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.86/190.20 = 78.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.86x = 190.20 × 78.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.86x = 14,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,972.54/126.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.02

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