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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.29, 189.47 and 45.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.29, 189.47 and 45.13 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.29 : 189.47 = 45.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.29/189.47 = 45.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.29x = 189.47 × 45.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.29x = 8,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,550.78/126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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