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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.67, 190.04 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.67, 190.04 and 72.60 is: 108.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.67 : 190.04 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.67/190.04 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.67x = 190.04 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.67x = 13,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,796.54/126.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.92

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