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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.63, 189.47 and 75.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.63, 189.47 and 75.30 is: 112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.63 : 189.47 = 75.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.63/189.47 = 75.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.63x = 189.47 × 75.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.63x = 14,267.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267.28/126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.67

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