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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.09, 189.20 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.09, 189.20 and 44.94 is: 67.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.09 : 189.20 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.09/189.20 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.09x = 189.20 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.09x = 8,502.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,502.15/126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.43

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