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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.64, 189.97 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.64, 189.97 and 71.76 is: 107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.64 : 189.97 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.64/189.97 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.64x = 189.97 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.64x = 13,632.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,632.78/126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.65

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