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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 189.16 and 57.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 189.16 and 57.64 is: 86.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 189.16 = 57.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/189.16 = 57.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 189.16 × 57.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 10,903.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,903.18/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.42

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