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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.70, 189.95 and 72.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.70, 189.95 and 72.58 is: 108.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.70 : 189.95 = 72.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.70/189.95 = 72.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.70x = 189.95 × 72.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.70x = 13,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,786.57/126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.81

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