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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 189.06 and 57.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 189.06 and 57.52 is: 86.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 189.06 = 57.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/189.06 = 57.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 189.06 × 57.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 10,874.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,874.73/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.31

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