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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 188.96 and 57.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 188.96 and 57.56 is: 86.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 188.96 = 57.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/188.96 = 57.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 188.96 × 57.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 10,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,875.31/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.31

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