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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.26, 189.38 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.26, 189.38 and 72.04 is: 108.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.26 : 189.38 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.26/189.38 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.26x = 189.38 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.26x = 13,642.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,642.94/126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.05

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