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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.70, 189.88 and 58.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.70, 189.88 and 58.25 is: 87.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.70 : 189.88 = 58.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.70/189.88 = 58.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.70x = 189.88 × 58.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.70x = 11,060.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,060.84/126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.30

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