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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.37, 189.48 and 45.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.37, 189.48 and 45.19 is: 67.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.37 : 189.48 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.37/189.48 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.37x = 189.48 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.37x = 8,562.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,562.60/126.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.76

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