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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.37, 189.56 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.37, 189.56 and 72.24 is: 108.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.37 : 189.56 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.37/189.56 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.37x = 189.56 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.37x = 13,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,693.81/126.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.36

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