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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.23, 189.37 and 61.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.23, 189.37 and 61.26 is: 91.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.23 : 189.37 = 61.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.23/189.37 = 61.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.23x = 189.37 × 61.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.23x = 11,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,600.26/126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.90

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