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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.05, 189.09 and 57.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.05, 189.09 and 57.59 is: 86.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.05 : 189.09 = 57.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.05/189.09 = 57.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.05x = 189.09 × 57.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.05x = 10,889.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,889.69/126.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.39

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