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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.11, 189.16 and 44.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.11, 189.16 and 44.97 is: 67.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.11 : 189.16 = 44.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.11/189.16 = 44.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.11x = 189.16 × 44.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.11x = 8,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,506.53/126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.45

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