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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.26, 189.08 and 61.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.26, 189.08 and 61.04 is: 91.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.26 : 189.08 = 61.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.26/189.08 = 61.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.26x = 189.08 × 61.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.26x = 11,542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,542.07/126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.42

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