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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.02, 189.02 and 52.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.02, 189.02 and 52.88 is: 79.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.02 : 189.02 = 52.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.02/189.02 = 52.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.02x = 189.02 × 52.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.02x = 9,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,994.56/126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.31

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