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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.08, 189.06 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.08, 189.06 and 44.96 is: 67.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.08 : 189.06 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.08/189.06 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.08x = 189.06 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.08x = 8,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,500.14/126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.42

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