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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.59, 189.83 and 39.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.59, 189.83 and 39.90 is: 59.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.59 : 189.83 = 39.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.59/189.83 = 39.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.59x = 189.83 × 39.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.59x = 7,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,574.79/126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.84

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