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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.19, 189.24 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.19, 189.24 and 45.01 is: 67.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.19 : 189.24 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.19/189.24 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.19x = 189.24 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.19x = 8,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,517.69/126.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.50

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