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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.31, 189.46 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.31, 189.46 and 45.20 is: 67.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.31 : 189.46 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.31/189.46 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.31x = 189.46 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.31x = 8,563.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563.59/126.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.80

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