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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.11, 188.94 and 71.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.11, 188.94 and 71.93 is: 107.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.11 : 188.94 = 71.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.11/188.94 = 71.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.11x = 188.94 × 71.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.11x = 13,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,590.45/126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.77

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