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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.08, 189.10 and 61.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.08, 189.10 and 61.08 is: 91.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.08 : 189.10 = 61.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.08/189.10 = 61.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.08x = 189.10 × 61.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.08x = 11,550.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,550.23/126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.61

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