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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 190.10 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 190.10 and 71.20 is: 106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 190.10 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/190.10 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 190.10 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 13,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,535.12/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.80

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