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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.28, 189.22 and 72.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.28, 189.22 and 72.21 is: 108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.28 : 189.22 = 72.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.28/189.22 = 72.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.28x = 189.22 × 72.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.28x = 13,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,663.58/126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.20

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