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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.18, 189.33 and 56.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.18, 189.33 and 56.82 is: 85.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.18 : 189.33 = 56.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.18/189.33 = 56.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.18x = 189.33 × 56.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.18x = 10,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,757.04/126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.25

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