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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.83, 190.07 and 72.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.83, 190.07 and 72.61 is: 108.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.83 : 190.07 = 72.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.83/190.07 = 72.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.83x = 190.07 × 72.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.83x = 13,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,800.98/126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.81

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