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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.34, 189.37 and 61.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.34, 189.37 and 61.37 is: 91.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.34 : 189.37 = 61.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.34/189.37 = 61.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.34x = 189.37 × 61.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.34x = 11,621.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,621.64/126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.99

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