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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.61, 189.85 and 58.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.61, 189.85 and 58.07 is: 87.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.61 : 189.85 = 58.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.61/189.85 = 58.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.61x = 189.85 × 58.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.61x = 11,024.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,024.54/126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.08

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