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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.92, 190.38 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.92, 190.38 and 118.91 is: 178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.92 : 190.38 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.92/190.38 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.92x = 190.38 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.92x = 22,637.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,637.13/126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.36

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