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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.26, 189.31 and 60.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.26, 189.31 and 60.35 is: 90.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.26 : 189.31 = 60.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.26/189.31 = 60.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.26x = 189.31 × 60.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.26x = 11,424.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,424.11/126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.48

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