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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 188.97 and 57.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 188.97 and 57.59 is: 86.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 188.97 = 57.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/188.97 = 57.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 188.97 × 57.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 10,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,882.78/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.35

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