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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.59, 189.78 and 72.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.59, 189.78 and 72.41 is: 108.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.59 : 189.78 = 72.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.59/189.78 = 72.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.59x = 189.78 × 72.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.59x = 13,741.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,741.97/126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.55

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