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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.92, 190.42 and 75.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.92, 190.42 and 75.53 is: 113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.92 : 190.42 = 75.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.92/190.42 = 75.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.92x = 190.42 × 75.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.92x = 14,382.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,382.71/126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.32

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