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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 189.11 and 52.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 189.11 and 52.99 is: 79.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 189.11 = 52.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/189.11 = 52.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 189.11 × 52.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 10,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,020.60/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.44

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