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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.70, 189.99 and 62.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.70, 189.99 and 62.50 is: 93.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.70 : 189.99 = 62.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.70/189.99 = 62.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.70x = 189.99 × 62.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.70x = 11,874.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,874.38/126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.72

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