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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.59, 189.90 and 58.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.59, 189.90 and 58.10 is: 87.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.59 : 189.90 = 58.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.59/189.90 = 58.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.59x = 189.90 × 58.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.59x = 11,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,032.24/126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.15

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