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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.48, 189.48 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.48, 189.48 and 72.36 is: 108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.48 : 189.48 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.48/189.48 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.48x = 189.48 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.48x = 13,710.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,710.77/126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.40

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