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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.09, 189.05 and 61.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.09, 189.05 and 61.07 is: 91.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.09 : 189.05 = 61.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.09/189.05 = 61.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.09x = 189.05 × 61.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.09x = 11,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,544.03/126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.55

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