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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.21, 189.33 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.21, 189.33 and 45.09 is: 67.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.21 : 189.33 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.21/189.33 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.21x = 189.33 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.21x = 8,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,536.89/126.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.64

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