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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.44, 189.37 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.44, 189.37 and 71.52 is: 107.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.44 : 189.37 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.44/189.37 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.44x = 189.37 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.44x = 13,543.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,543.12/126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.11

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