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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.89, 190.26 and 75.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.89, 190.26 and 75.55 is: 113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.89 : 190.26 = 75.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.89/190.26 = 75.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.89x = 190.26 × 75.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.89x = 14,374.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,374.14/126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.28

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