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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.59, 189.92 and 39.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.59, 189.92 and 39.93 is: 59.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.59 : 189.92 = 39.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.59/189.92 = 39.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.59x = 189.92 × 39.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.59x = 7,582.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,582.36/126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.90

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