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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.22, 189.33 and 39.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.22, 189.33 and 39.55 is: 59.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.22 : 189.33 = 39.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.22/189.33 = 39.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.22x = 189.33 × 39.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.22x = 7,487.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,487.80/126.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.33

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