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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 189.92 and 39.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 189.92 and 39.96 is: 59.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 189.92 = 39.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/189.92 = 39.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 189.92 × 39.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 7,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,589.30/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.92

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