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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 189.11 and 57.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 189.11 and 57.57 is: 86.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 189.11 = 57.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/189.11 = 57.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 189.11 × 57.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 10,886.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,886.77/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.31

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