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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.67, 190.13 and 72.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.67, 190.13 and 72.61 is: 108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.67 : 190.13 = 72.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.67/190.13 = 72.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.67x = 190.13 × 72.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.67x = 13,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,805.34/126.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.99

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