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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.26, 189.44 and 61.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.26, 189.44 and 61.22 is: 91.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.26 : 189.44 = 61.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.26/189.44 = 61.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.26x = 189.44 × 61.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.26x = 11,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,598.14/126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.86

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