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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.89, 190.34 and 78.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.89, 190.34 and 78.69 is: 118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.89 : 190.34 = 78.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.89/190.34 = 78.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.89x = 190.34 × 78.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.89x = 14,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,977.46/126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.04

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