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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.35, 189.45 and 45.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.35, 189.45 and 45.16 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.35 : 189.45 = 45.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.35/189.45 = 45.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.35x = 189.45 × 45.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.35x = 8,555.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,555.56/126.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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