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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 189.06 and 44.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 189.06 and 44.90 is: 67.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 189.06 = 44.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/189.06 = 44.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 189.06 × 44.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 8,488.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,488.21/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.30

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