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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.94, 190.51 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.94, 190.51 and 72.94 is: 109.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.94 : 190.51 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.94/190.51 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.94x = 190.51 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.94x = 13,895.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,895.80/126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.47

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