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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.97, 191.40 and 118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.97, 191.40 and 118.61 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.97 : 191.40 = 118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.97/191.40 = 118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.97x = 191.40 × 118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.97x = 22,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701.00/126.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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