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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.25, 189.52 and 60.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.25, 189.52 and 60.41 is: 90.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.25 : 189.52 = 60.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.25/189.52 = 60.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.25x = 189.52 × 60.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.25x = 11,449.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,449.23/126.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.69

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