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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.21, 189.26 and 39.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.21, 189.26 and 39.54 is: 59.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.21 : 189.26 = 39.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.21/189.26 = 39.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.21x = 189.26 × 39.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.21x = 7,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,483.14/126.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.29

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