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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.55, 189.55 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.55, 189.55 and 72.28 is: 108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.55 : 189.55 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.55/189.55 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.55x = 189.55 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.55x = 13,700.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,700.67/126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.26

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