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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.29, 189.33 and 61.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.29, 189.33 and 61.20 is: 91.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.29 : 189.33 = 61.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.29/189.33 = 61.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.29x = 189.33 × 61.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.29x = 11,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,587.00/126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.75

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