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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.02, 188.97 and 44.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.02, 188.97 and 44.85 is: 67.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.02 : 188.97 = 44.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.02/188.97 = 44.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.02x = 188.97 × 44.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.02x = 8,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,475.30/126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.25

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