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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.26, 189.34 and 62.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.26, 189.34 and 62.14 is: 93.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.26 : 189.34 = 62.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.26/189.34 = 62.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.26x = 189.34 × 62.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.26x = 11,765.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,765.59/126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.19

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