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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.72, 189.84 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.72, 189.84 and 72.48 is: 108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.72 : 189.84 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.72/189.84 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.72x = 189.84 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.72x = 13,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,759.60/126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.58

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