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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.13, 189.04 and 57.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.13, 189.04 and 57.63 is: 86.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.13 : 189.04 = 57.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.13/189.04 = 57.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.13x = 189.04 × 57.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.13x = 10,894.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,894.09/126.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.38

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