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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 189.11 and 39.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 189.11 and 39.43 is: 59.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 189.11 = 39.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/189.11 = 39.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 189.11 × 39.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 7,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,456.61/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.12

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