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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.04, 189.12 and 53.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.04, 189.12 and 53.90 is: 80.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.04 : 189.12 = 53.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.04/189.12 = 53.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.04x = 189.12 × 53.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.04x = 10,193.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,193.57/126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.88

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