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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.42, 189.48 and 72.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.42, 189.48 and 72.30 is: 108.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.42 : 189.48 = 72.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.42/189.48 = 72.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.42x = 189.48 × 72.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.42x = 13,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,699.40/126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.36

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