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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.94, 190.19 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.94, 190.19 and 81.18 is: 121.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.94 : 190.19 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.94/190.19 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.94x = 190.19 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.94x = 15,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,439.62/126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.63

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