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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.42, 189.59 and 71.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.42, 189.59 and 71.58 is: 107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.42 : 189.59 = 71.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.42/189.59 = 71.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.42x = 189.59 × 71.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.42x = 13,570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,570.85/126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.35

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