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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.67, 189.95 and 39.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.67, 189.95 and 39.98 is: 59.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.67 : 189.95 = 39.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.67/189.95 = 39.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.67x = 189.95 × 39.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.67x = 7,593.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593.74/126.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.95

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