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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.42, 189.66 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.42, 189.66 and 72.35 is: 108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.42 : 189.66 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.42/189.66 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.42x = 189.66 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.42x = 13,721.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,721.90/126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.54

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