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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.59, 189.47 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.59, 189.47 and 72.32 is: 108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.59 : 189.47 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.59/189.47 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.59x = 189.47 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.59x = 13,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,701.70/126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.24

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