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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.60, 189.78 and 72.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.60, 189.78 and 72.39 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.60 : 189.78 = 72.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.60/189.78 = 72.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.60x = 189.78 × 72.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.60x = 13,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,738.17/126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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