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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 189.17 and 34.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 189.17 and 34.83 is: 52.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 189.17 = 34.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/189.17 = 34.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 189.17 × 34.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 6,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,588.75/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.24

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