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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.58, 189.74 and 39.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.58, 189.74 and 39.85 is: 59.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.58 : 189.74 = 39.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.58/189.74 = 39.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.58x = 189.74 × 39.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.58x = 7,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,560.90/126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.73

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