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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.04, 189 and 53.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.04, 189 and 53.86 is: 80.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.04 : 189 = 53.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.04/189 = 53.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.04x = 189 × 53.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.04x = 10,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,179.54/126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.76

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