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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.99, 190.23 and 75.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.99, 190.23 and 75.48 is: 113.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.99 : 190.23 = 75.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.99/190.23 = 75.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.99x = 190.23 × 75.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.99x = 14,358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,358.56/126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.07

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