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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.44, 189.59 and 72.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.44, 189.59 and 72.37 is: 108.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.44 : 189.59 = 72.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.44/189.59 = 72.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.44x = 189.59 × 72.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.44x = 13,719.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,719.79/126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.51

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