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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.37, 189.62 and 54.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.37, 189.62 and 54.22 is: 81.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.37 : 189.62 = 54.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.37/189.62 = 54.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.37x = 189.62 × 54.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.37x = 10,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,280.93/126.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.36

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