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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.01, 189.08 and 44.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.01, 189.08 and 44.89 is: 67.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.01 : 189.08 = 44.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.01/189.08 = 44.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.01x = 189.08 × 44.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.01x = 8,487.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,487.10/126.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.35

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