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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 189.91 and 62.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 189.91 and 62.65 is: 93.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 189.91 = 62.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/189.91 = 62.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 189.91 × 62.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 11,897.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,897.86/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.88

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