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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.57, 189.79 and 71.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.57, 189.79 and 71.80 is: 107.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.57 : 189.79 = 71.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.57/189.79 = 71.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.57x = 189.79 × 71.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.57x = 13,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,626.92/126.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.66

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