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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.87, 190.37 and 75.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.87, 190.37 and 75.63 is: 113.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.87 : 190.37 = 75.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.87/190.37 = 75.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.87x = 190.37 × 75.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.87x = 14,398.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,398.59/126.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.49

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