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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.89, 190.32 and 75.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.89, 190.32 and 75.37 is: 113.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.89 : 190.32 = 75.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.89/190.32 = 75.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.89x = 190.32 × 75.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.89x = 14,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,343.94/126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.04

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