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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.32, 189.54 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.32, 189.54 and 72.20 is: 108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.32 : 189.54 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.32/189.54 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.32x = 189.54 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.32x = 13,684.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,684.79/126.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.33

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