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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.01, 189.02 and 71.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.01, 189.02 and 71.92 is: 107.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.01 : 189.02 = 71.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.01/189.02 = 71.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.01x = 189.02 × 71.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.01x = 13,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,594.32/126.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.88

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