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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.62, 189.98 and 58.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.62, 189.98 and 58.18 is: 87.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.62 : 189.98 = 58.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.62/189.98 = 58.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.62x = 189.98 × 58.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.62x = 11,053.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,053.04/126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.29

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