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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 189.53 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 189.53 and 72.08 is: 108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 189.53 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/189.53 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 189.53 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 13,661.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,661.32/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.30

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