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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 189.18 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 189.18 and 62 is: 92.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 189.18 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/189.18 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 189.18 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 11,729.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,729.16/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.99

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