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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.11, 189.18 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.11, 189.18 and 53.96 is: 80.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.11 : 189.18 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.11/189.18 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.11x = 189.18 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.11x = 10,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,208.15/126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.95

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