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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 188.75 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 188.75 and 71.76 is: 107.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 188.75 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/188.75 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 188.75 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 13,545.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,545.18/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.47

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