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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.99, 190.08 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.99, 190.08 and 110.79 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.99 : 190.08 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.99/190.08 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.99x = 190.08 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.99x = 21,058.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,058.96/126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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