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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.22, 189.32 and 61.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.22, 189.32 and 61.24 is: 91.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.22 : 189.32 = 61.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.22/189.32 = 61.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.22x = 189.32 × 61.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.22x = 11,593.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,593.96/126.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.86

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