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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.11, 189.13 and 52.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.11, 189.13 and 52.96 is: 79.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.11 : 189.13 = 52.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.11/189.13 = 52.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.11x = 189.13 × 52.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.11x = 10,016.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,016.32/126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.43

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