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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.08, 189.02 and 71.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.08, 189.02 and 71.96 is: 107.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.08 : 189.02 = 71.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.08/189.02 = 71.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.08x = 189.02 × 71.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.08x = 13,600.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,600.57/126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.88

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