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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.35, 189.49 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.35, 189.49 and 35.02 is: 52.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.35 : 189.49 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.35/189.49 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.35x = 189.49 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.35x = 6,636.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,636.24/126.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.52

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