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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 189.18 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 189.18 and 53.94 is: 80.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 189.18 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/189.18 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 189.18 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 10,204.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,204.37/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.91

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