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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.02, 188.96 and 44.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.02, 188.96 and 44.86 is: 67.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.02 : 188.96 = 44.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.02/188.96 = 44.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.02x = 188.96 × 44.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.02x = 8,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,476.75/126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.27

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