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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 189.18 and 34.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 189.18 and 34.81 is: 52.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 189.18 = 34.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/189.18 = 34.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 189.18 × 34.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 6,584.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,584.88/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.21

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