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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 189.16 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 189.16 and 45.04 is: 67.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 189.16 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/189.16 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 189.16 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 8,519.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,519.77/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.55

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