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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.93, 190.80 and 79.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.93, 190.80 and 79.14 is: 118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.93 : 190.80 = 79.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.93/190.80 = 79.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.93x = 190.80 × 79.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.93x = 15,099.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,099.91/126.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.96

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