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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.23, 189.36 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.23, 189.36 and 43.94 is: 65.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.23 : 189.36 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.23/189.36 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.23x = 189.36 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.23x = 8,320.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,320.95/126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.92

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