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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.22, 189.31 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.22, 189.31 and 34.92 is: 52.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.22 : 189.31 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.22/189.31 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.22x = 189.31 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.22x = 6,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,609.97/126.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.37

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