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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 189.14 and 62.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 189.14 and 62.01 is: 93.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 189.14 = 62.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/189.14 = 62.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 189.14 × 62.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 11,728.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,728.26/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.08

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