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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 189.20 and 39.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 189.20 and 39.45 is: 59.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 189.20 = 39.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/189.20 = 39.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 189.20 × 39.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 7,464.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,464.75/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.19

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