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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 189.09 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 189.09 and 72 is: 107.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 189.09 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/189.09 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 189.09 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 13,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,614.48/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.95

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