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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 189.03 and 52.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 189.03 and 52.89 is: 79.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 189.03 = 52.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/189.03 = 52.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 189.03 × 52.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 9,997.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,997.80/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.33

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