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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.70, 189.97 and 72.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.70, 189.97 and 72.52 is: 108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.70 : 189.97 = 72.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.70/189.97 = 72.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.70x = 189.97 × 72.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.70x = 13,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,775.97/126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.73

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