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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.36, 189.60 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.36, 189.60 and 61.44 is: 92.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.36 : 189.60 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.36/189.60 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.36x = 189.60 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.36x = 11,649.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,649.02/126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.19

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