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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 188.99 and 57.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 188.99 and 57.47 is: 86.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 188.99 = 57.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/188.99 = 57.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 188.99 × 57.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 10,860.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,860.02/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.17

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