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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.17, 189.27 and 43.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.17, 189.27 and 43.91 is: 65.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.17 : 189.27 = 43.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.17/189.27 = 43.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.17x = 189.27 × 43.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.17x = 8,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,310.61/126.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.87

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