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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.36, 189.35 and 75.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.36, 189.35 and 75.03 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.36 : 189.35 = 75.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.36/189.35 = 75.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.36x = 189.35 × 75.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.36x = 14,206.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,206.13/126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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