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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.11, 189.14 and 43.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.11, 189.14 and 43.85 is: 65.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.11 : 189.14 = 43.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.11/189.14 = 43.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.11x = 189.14 × 43.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.11x = 8,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,294.04/126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.77

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