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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.88, 190.32 and 70.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.88, 190.32 and 70.24 is: 105.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.88 : 190.32 = 70.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.88/190.32 = 70.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.88x = 190.32 × 70.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.88x = 13,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,368.08/126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.36

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