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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 190.08 and 58.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 190.08 and 58.24 is: 87.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 190.08 = 58.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/190.08 = 58.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 190.08 × 58.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 11,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,070.26/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.33

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