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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.01, 189.06 and 53.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.01, 189.06 and 53.92 is: 80.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.01 : 189.06 = 53.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.01/189.06 = 53.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.01x = 189.06 × 53.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.01x = 10,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,194.12/126.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.90

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