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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 189.68 and 75.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 189.68 and 75.32 is: 112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 189.68 = 75.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/189.68 = 75.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 189.68 × 75.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 14,286.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,286.70/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.80

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