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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.63, 189.89 and 58.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.63, 189.89 and 58.12 is: 87.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.63 : 189.89 = 58.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.63/189.89 = 58.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.63x = 189.89 × 58.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.63x = 11,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,036.12/126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.15

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