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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.40, 189.54 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.40, 189.54 and 45.22 is: 67.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.40 : 189.54 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.40/189.54 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.40x = 189.54 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.40x = 8,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571.00/126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.81

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