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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.15, 189.06 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.15, 189.06 and 71.34 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.15 : 189.06 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.15/189.06 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.15x = 189.06 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.15x = 13,487.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,487.54/126.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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