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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.27, 189.43 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.27, 189.43 and 45.14 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.27 : 189.43 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.27/189.43 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.27x = 189.43 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.27x = 8,549.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,549.81/126.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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