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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 188.82 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 188.82 and 71.88 is: 107.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 188.82 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/188.82 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 188.82 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 13,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,572.38/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.72

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