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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.20, 189.30 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.20, 189.30 and 72.14 is: 108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.20 : 189.30 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.20/189.30 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.20x = 189.30 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.20x = 13,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,656.10/126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.21

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