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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.88, 190.43 and 81.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.88, 190.43 and 81.12 is: 121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.88 : 190.43 = 81.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.88/190.43 = 81.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.88x = 190.43 × 81.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.88x = 15,447.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,447.68/126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.75

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