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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.96, 190.29 and 75.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.96, 190.29 and 75.51 is: 113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.96 : 190.29 = 75.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.96/190.29 = 75.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.96x = 190.29 × 75.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.96x = 14,368.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,368.80/126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.18

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