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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 189.96 and 62.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 189.96 and 62.56 is: 93.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 189.96 = 62.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/189.96 = 62.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 189.96 × 62.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 11,883.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,883.90/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.75

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