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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.96, 190.26 and 78.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.96, 190.26 and 78.72 is: 117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.96 : 190.26 = 78.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.96/190.26 = 78.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.96x = 190.26 × 78.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.96x = 14,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,977.27/126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.97

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