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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.04, 189.02 and 44.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.04, 189.02 and 44.86 is: 67.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.04 : 189.02 = 44.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.04/189.02 = 44.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.04x = 189.02 × 44.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.04x = 8,479.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,479.44/126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.28

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