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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.20, 189.18 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.20, 189.18 and 45.02 is: 67.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.20 : 189.18 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.20/189.18 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.20x = 189.18 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.20x = 8,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,516.88/126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.49

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