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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.24, 189.51 and 77.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.24, 189.51 and 77.61 is: 116.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.24 : 189.51 = 77.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.24/189.51 = 77.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.24x = 189.51 × 77.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.24x = 14,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,707.87/126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.51

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